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Exhibitions

Malice in Wonderland

Gianluca Miniaci from Milan paints women in seductive poses. Today, 10.30am-7pm, Connoisseur Art Gallery, Shop G3, Chinachem Hollywood Centre, 1 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2868 5358. Ends today

Joys of Tet

Works highlighting Tet New Year celebrations in Vietnam. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6.30pm, Sun, 10.30am-6pm, Arch Angel Art, 58 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2851 6882. Ends Thu

Balance Beauty Bold

American artists Catharine Newell and Steve Klein, and Australians Marcus Dillon and Holly Grace present textured, sculptural and abstract glass art. Daily, 8am-9pm, Gaffer Studio Glass, 1/F Devon House, Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay. Inquiries: www.gafferstudioglass. Ends Fri

Antique Chinese Storage and Display Cabinets

Collection of tapered cabinets including a piece from Shanxi province with scrolling dragon carving and minimalist Ming styles. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, Sun, 11am-5pm, Altfield Gallery, 248-9 Prince's Bldg, Central. Inquiries: 2537 6370. Ends Fri

Circle Squaring

Kenneth Walch's acrylic hardboard paintings exploring light, colour and shapes of circles and squares. Tue-Sat, 1pm-7pm, Sun, 2pm-5pm, John Batten Gallery, G/F, 64 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 2854 1018. Ends Sat

Hong Kong Art Biennial Exhibition 2005

More than 100 works by 86 Hong Kong artists with award-winning pieces including Huangpu by Cedric Maridet, Wandering by Kan Chi-hung and Family History Textbook by Zheng Bo. Daily, 10am-6pm (closed Thu), HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $10, $5. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Mar 5

Performing ArtsBeyond Our Ken on Stage

Princess Blackbox drama about a princess who is kicked out of paradise because of a nude photograph on the internet. Starring Joey Leung, Kearan Pang and Vinzie Wong with live music accompaniment. In Cantonese. Today-Sun, 8pm, (Sat-Sun also at 3pm) McAulay Studio, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9302 2459

Hong Kong Arts Festival

Hong Kong's biggest arts festival of the year highlights local and international dancers, singers, musicians and artists (including the following five shows). Today-Mar 12, various venues and times. Inquiries: www.hk.artsfestival.org

Ensemble Wien-Berlin with the Mozarteum Quartet Salzburg

The Mozarteum Quartet Salzburg - with first and second violin, viola and cello - performs with Ensemble Wien-Berlin consisting of musicians and soloists from the Berlin Philharmonic and the Vienna Philharmonic, with an all Mozart programme. Pre-concert talk at 7pm. Today, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $170-$260 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Ensemble Wien-Berlin with Stefan Vladar

The wind quintet performs with pianist Stefan Vladar in a repertoire of music by Beethoven, Schubert, Wolfgang Rihm and Mozart. Tomorrow, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $170-$260 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Salif Keita The Golden Voice of Africa

Singer Salif Keita from Mali performs soulful Malian acoustic ballads fused with Africanised funk. Thu-Fri, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $220-$400 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

John Scofield Plays the Music of Ray Charles

Contemporary jazz guitarist John Scofield pays tribute to Ray Charles' deep soulful music. Post-performance discussion with the artist. Fri-Sat, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $170-$470 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Saffire: The Australian Guitar Quartet

Australia's best-selling classical ensemble, comprising guitarists Karin Schaupp, Slava Girgoryan, Gareth Koch and Leonard Grigoryan, play music spanning passionate tango and Celtic lilts to Romanian dances and a Deep Purple cover. Sat, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $160-$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Concert by Child Guzheng Prodigy Panting

Nine-year old Panting, from Jiangsu province, plays the guzheng. In English, Cantonese and Putonghua. Tomorrow, 7.30pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 5/F, 345 Queen's Rd, Central, $35-$70. Inquiries:

2147 7388

Just the Tonic

Debut run of stand-up comedians including award-winning British TV comedian Jeff Green and Scottish impressionist Geoff Bozy. Thu-Sat, 9pm, Amici Restaurant, 1/F, 81-85 Lockhart Rd, Wan Chai, $200. Inquiries: 2866 1918

Extra-curricular

Pre-Concert Talks Ensemble Wien-Berlin

The ensemble talks about Mozart's compositions and the chamber pieces featured in their concert. In English. Today, 7pm-7.30pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, free for ticket holders of the concert. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Stefan Vladar

The Austrian pianist, who has performed with the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, leads a masterclass. Today, 5.30pm- 7.30pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, Recital Hall, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, free tickets available at HK Cultural Centre and HK City Hall. Inquiries: 2824 2430

The China of the Warlords and the First Communist Revolution

The Royal Geographical Society presents a lecture by Adam Williams on the anarchy between warlords following the Nationalist Revolution of 1911. Today, 6.30pm (drinks), 7.30pm (lecture), 2/F Olympic House, So Kong Po, Causeway Bay, $50-$150. Inquiries: [email protected]

Get a Life!

Seminar on work/life strategies for the busy entrepreneur, with speakers including training and executive coach M.J. Jennings, clinical practitioner of stress reduction Peta Mcauley, and catering proprietor Lori Granito. Tomorrow, 6.30pm (registration), 7.30pm-10pm, One Bar and Grill, Level 2, One Exchange Square, Central, $300, $425, dinner included. Inquiries: 2516 9287

Crimes Without Victims, Prisoners Without Names

Human rights strategist John Kamm, who has helped win the release of political prisoners on the mainland, gives a talk. Tomorrow, 11.45am (reception), 12.30pm (talk), Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $150 (members), $180, includes lunch. Inquiries: 2521 1511

FilmMystery of the Nile

Travel along one of the world's deadliest rivers, witnessing crocodiles and hippos, and ancient temples. Daily, 1.30pm, 5pm, 8.30pm, Omnimax Space Theatre, HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $24, $32 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 0226. Ends Jul 31

Focus: First Cuts #3 Love Story

Kelvin Tong directs a collection of stories about finding true love. In Putonghua. Sat, 4pm, Agnes b. Cinema! HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, free (registration required). Inquiries: www.focusfirstcuts.com

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit- card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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